Viability of wind energy as a power generation source in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria

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Viability of wind energy as a power generation source in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria

By CostBenefit on Mar 18, 2007 | In Energy, Africa, Academic Study/Journal Article, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2006.12.016

Abstract: In this work, a statistical analysis of wind energy potential in Maiduguri is carried out, using Weibull distribution and 10 years (1995–2004) of wind data. The results show the Weibull distribution parameter C and K, the probability function T (V), the velocity frequency distribution f (V), the energy and power densities. The cost benefit analysis shows the economic feasibility of using wind energy conversion systems for electric power generation and supply in Maiduguri.

Keywords: Weibull distribution; Power density; Wind energy; Experience curve

by G.M. Ngala 1, B. Alkali 2 and M.A. Aji 1
1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Telephpone: +234 8025523713.
2. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Received 23 September 2006; accepted 31 December 2006. Available online 13 March 2007.

Renewable Energy via Elsevier Science Direct www.ScienceDirect.com
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2006.12.016